Tag: Idleness

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 By Prof Christopher Byaruhanga Regarding some brothers/sisters who were taking advantage of the generosity of hardworking Christians in Thessalonica, Paul’s position is that it is not helpful to give to those who will not work. This is not because Paul does not believe in charity, but rather in this particular situation Paul is talking about those who could work but chose not to. Paul is aware that idleness leads to mischief and breeds trouble. His command to the believers, therefore, is to keep away from these lazy…

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 By Prof Christopher Byaruhanga Every culture says something about idleness. For instance, the Romans said, by doing nothing, men learn to do evil. One of the Fathers of the English hymns, Isaac Watts wrote, “For Satan finds some mischief still, for idle hands to do”. The Jewish scholars taught that he who does not teach his son a trade, teaches him to be a thief. Some Christians in Uganda say idleness is the devil’s workshop. You and I have heard it said from our Sunday school days…